Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Doctor supporting a male patient experiencing fatigue and emotional stress related to low testosterone symptoms.

How Regular Alcohol Use Can Lower Testosterone in Men

When male patients present with fatigue, reduced libido, poor recovery, changes in body composition, or low motivation, testosterone is often part of the clinical conversation. While age-related hormonal decline is an important consideration, lifestyle factors can also shape how patients feel and how clinicians interpret symptoms and lab findings. Regular alcohol use is one lifestyle

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How Estrogen Influences Collagen Production and Skin Structure

Skin tissue is highly responsive to hormonal signaling, particularly changes in estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause. While collagen loss and visible skin aging are often associated with getting older, research continues to show that estrogen plays an important role in maintaining dermal integrity, hydration, elasticity, and overall tissue health.1 For healthcare providers, skin-related concerns may

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5 Things to Know Before Starting Hormone Therapy

Changing hormone levels can influence many aspects of physical and emotional health. For many women and men, hormone fluctuations may affect sleep quality, mood, mental clarity, body composition, energy levels, and overall quality of life. As more people learn about the effects of hormone imbalance, interest in hormone optimization and bioidentical hormone therapy has continued to grow.

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Older woman looking unhappy and cold as she walks outside in the winter time.

How BHRT Can Help You Stay Energized Through the Winter Months

Winter tends to hit a little harder when your hormones are already in flux. That is something Pellecome understands well. Founded by Dr. Enrique Jacome, a board-certified OB-GYN and nationally recognized leader in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), Pellecome creates systems that help providers safely support patients experiencing fatigue, sluggishness, or mood changes related to hormone imbalance.  Many

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Doctor meeting with overweight women to discuss insulin resistance and BHRT.

What Is the Relationship Between Hormonal Imbalance and Insulin Resistance?

Hormones and insulin resistance are closely connected in ways that often go unnoticed. For providers treating patients with unexplained weight gain, fatigue, or blood sugar fluctuations, understanding how hormones impact insulin sensitivity can lead to better outcomes. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may support metabolic balance for some patients, but the foundation lies in knowing how these

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Man searching desk after he forgot where he put something due to brain fog and hormonal imbalances.

What You Should Know About the Link Between Hormones and Brain Fog

It can feel frustrating when your memory slips or your focus fades halfway through the day. While it’s easy to dismiss as a bad night’s sleep or stress, brain fog often has a physiological root.  Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone help regulate memory, focus, and energy. When these hormone levels shift or decline, especially during menopause

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How BHRT Can Improve Your Love Life

Are you feeling like your energy, mood, or intimacy isn’t what it used to be? Hormonal changes that happen naturally as you age can disrupt your body’s balance. These changes can make it harder to feel connected and confident in intimate relationships – but they don’t have to define your life. Pellecome specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement

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